To the best of my knowledge, the last made was 6 months after the end of WW2
The Western Field model 880 was made by Colt. It was the Colt Colteer semi-automatic .22 LR rifle.
To the best of my knowledge, the last made was 6 months after the end of WW2
Not certain, but I THINK your rifle may be a Colt Colteer semi automatic, made for Montgomery Wards under their Western Field label. Some of the cross reference data is spotty. Google images for Colteer, and see if it is similar to your rifle.
The western field model 72 rifle was made by noble for montgomery wards.These were the noble model 50 rifle.
Your Western Field model 768 was made by mossberg for the Mongomery Wards company(Western Field).The mossberg model 800A is the same rifle as yours.
your rifle was produced by mossberg.There model number is 472 PRA.
Your Western Field model 37 bolt action rifle was made for Montgomery Wards(Western Field) by Mossberg and sons.The Mossberg model 30 and your rifle are one and the same.The Mossberg model 30 single shot .22cal rifle was made from 1933-1935.
The western field (montgomery wards) model 72C was made by mossberg arms company.The mossberg model 472 is the same as a western field model 72C.
Your rifle was made by the Mossberg firearms company,there model 353 is the Western field model 855a rifle.These rifles were produced by Mossberg from 1972-1985.
I believe it was made by Colt Firearms and sold through Sears. I have one and it is a very straight shooter for a .22, but very hard to clean. I would like to find a manual on it.
your western Field model 770a was made for Montgomery Wards(western Field) by Mossberg.The Mossberg model 472 and your rifle are one and the same.These rifles were made between 1974-1976.
The Ward's Western Field Rifle Model 35A was manufactured by the Savage Arms Company. It was sold under the Western Field brand, which was a private label used by Montgomery Ward, a retail company. The rifle is known for its versatility and was popular for small game hunting and target shooting.